Obituaries

Jun 14, 2018

Sharon Ann Martin age 74, of Alma, MI, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Monday, June 18, 2018, at 1:00 P.M., with Dr. Keith Wise officiating. Burial will take place at Fritz Cemetery, Newark Township, MI. Visitation will...

Jun 14, 2018

S. Adaline Dershem age 95 of St. Johns, MI, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018, at Ingham County Medical Care Center, Okemos, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Lowe United Methodist Church, St. Johns, MI, on Friday, June 15, 2018  at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Kathy Leydorf - Keck officiating.  Burial will take place at Mt....

Jun 14, 2018

Wm. Ronald McElhaney age 67 of Newberry, MI, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at his home.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie, MI at 3:00 P.M. on Monday, June 18, 2018 with Pastor Charles Richardson officiating. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Elba Township, MI at a later date. ...

Jun 11, 2018

Mrs. Kathryn F. (Tattersall) Somers, age 85, of Chapin, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 11, 2018, from complications of dementia.  Kathryn was born on November 10, 1932 in Owosso, the daughter of Oliver and Rosa (Runyan) Tattersall.

Kathryn married Ted Somers, Jr., on July 16, 1950, raised nine children, and was a devoted...

Jun 8, 2018

Patrick Lee Wilcox, age 64, of Breckenridge, MI, passed away Friday, June 8, 2018, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Dinner will be held at St. Louis Moose Lodge, 811 Michigan Avenue, St. Louis, MI 48880, at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 13, 2018.

Patrick was born in...

Jun 7, 2018

On June 7, 2018, God called home one of his most faithful and devoted servants. Donetta Vera “Donna” Bebow, 90, of St. Louis, MI passed away peacefully with the comfort of her family by her side.

Born March 21, 1928, Donna lived a long and fulfilling life and was adored by many who knew her. She graduated...

Jun 2, 2018

Deann Marie Rockafellow age 33, of Elwell, MI, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2018 at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Dr. Douglas Jackson officiating.  Burial will take place at Pritchard Cemetery, Elwell, MI. Visitation will be held on Friday,...

Jun 1, 2018

Kenneth Bruce Swanson age 76 of Bannister, Michigan went to his heavenly home Friday, June 1, 2018, at McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital, Lansing, Michigan. Ken was born in Pontiac, Michigan on November 2, 1941, the son of Rexford R. and Twila D. (Brugger) Swanson. He drew on his hard work ethic that was garnered from a childhood on a...

Jun 1, 2018

Don Plaxton age 81 of St. Johns passed away at his home on Friday, June 1, 2018.  Don was born in Royal Oak, Michigan on February 11, 1937 the son of Art and Elsie (Eastman) Plaxton.  He graduated from St. Louis High School in 1954.Don married Ginny Franks on April 7, 1956. He served in the U.S. Navy, stationed...

May 31, 2018

Randy McClain, age 65 of St. Johns, MI passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018 at his home.

A Private Family Service has been held.

Randy was born in McAlester, Oklahoma on December 15, 1952, the son of Alex and Bonnie (Carter) McClain. Randy married Mary Malecki on May 12, 1984 in St. Johns, MI.

May 29, 2018

Domingo B. Fabela Jr. age 72, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at Pine River Healthcare Center. St. Louis, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI on Friday, June 8, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Deacon John Cremin officiating.  Burial will be held at Riverside Cemetery,...

May 27, 2018

Gerald Ray Long age 85 of Ithaca, MI, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018, at Woodland Hospice House, Mt. Pleasant, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI, on Friday, June 1, 2018 at 4:00 P.M. with Rev. Christina Jensen officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday from 2:00 P.M. until the...

May 25, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Babcock, age 71 of Maple Rapids, MI, passed away Friday, May 25, 2018 at her home.

A Memorial Service will be held at Eureka Christian Church, Eureka, MI, on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Keith Whipple officiating.  A dinner will follow the service at the church.

Mary was born...

May 24, 2018

Dale Grace Cline age 70, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018, at her home surrounded by her family.

Private Family Services have been held with Pastor John Eich officiating.

Dale was born in Alma, MI on March 24, 1948 the daughter of Leo and Elaine (Goschke) Cline.  She graduated from St....

May 24, 2018

Shirley Luella Mayle was born in Belding, Michigan on December 12, 1926, to Chester Arthur and Frances (Hunter) Arcond.  Shirley, age 91 of Elsie, MI, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, MI surrounded by her family.

Funeral Services will be held at the United Church of Ovid, Ovid, MI at 1:00 P.M. on...

May 24, 2018

Orval Blaine Hutchinson age 81, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Masonic Pathways, Alma, MI.

A Private Family Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Orval was born in Holt, MI on November 28, 1936, the son of Orville Blaine and Thelma Gail (Pratt) Hutchinson.  Orval graduated from...

May 20, 2018

Erna Eve Vincent age 84, of Rockford, formerly of Elsie, MI, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018, at Bishop Hills Elderly Care, Rockford, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at the Elsie United Methodist Church on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Rob Nystrom officiating.  Burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid,...

May 20, 2018

Kenneth Wayne "Ken" Troyer age 58, of Alma, MI, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at the St. Louis Church of Christ, St. Louis, MI on Friday, June 1, 2018 at 1:00 P.M.

Kenneth was born in Alma, MI on October 15, 1959,...

May 18, 2018

RJ "Bud" "Pat" Patterson age 91, of St. Louis, MI, passed away Friday, May 18, 2018, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on his birthday, Monday, May 21, 2018, with his family and friends officiating. Burial will take place...

May 16, 2018

Virginia Mae Lindauer age 90, of Owosso, MI formerly of Elsie, MI, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at Oliver Woods Retirement Village, Owosso, MI with her family at her side.

Funeral Services will be held at Salem Lutheran Church 330 N. Washington St., Owosso, MI, on Monday, May 21, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor James...